Executive Chef Lead

1 week ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States The Occidental Full time

The Occidental, a renowned restaurant affiliated with STARR Restaurants and James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, is seeking an exceptional Executive Sous Chef. With over a century of welcoming world leaders and locals alike, this iconic venue is poised to reopen in 2025, blending classic fare with international flair.

This lead-by-example role offers a comprehensive package including:

  • A base salary range of $90,000 - $100,000
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Referral bonus programs
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
  • Dining discounts at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants

We seek a candidate with minimum 3 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, a passion for training and development, and influential team-oriented leadership style. Desired skills include attention to detail on food quality, preparation, and presentation, as well as flexibility and adaptability.

At The Occidental, we strive for excellence and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


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